Showing posts with label best gadget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label best gadget. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Dial "R" for Retro

Retro Phone Handset

Retro Phone Handset

Geek Toys

Yeah, we know all about those bluetooth headsets for cell phones, but forget that stuff! We have here the latest development in cell phone technology and it's a big hunk of beautiful plastic. An accessory for your phone that you can really grab onto. Something with heft and that good-old-American solid construction feel - like a 1972 Cadillac.

The Retro Phone Handset is a new production replica of the Western Electric 500-series model, which was the classic phone handset for several decades. It's been slightly modified to work with the headset jack of most cell phones (or via a "hands free" adapter kit, sold elsewhere). Just plug-in and dial - or for added effect, put your cell phone in your pant's pocket - then it looks like you're talking on a phone connected to... well, who knows? Cell Phone Accesories


Monday, May 16, 2016

Easier than biking with a boombox on your shoulder

Universal Bike Mounted Gadget Holder

Back in the day, if you wanted to rule the neighborhood, you only had one option. You had to shove some C batteries in your boombox, pop in your favorite cassette, and balance that bad boy precariously on your shoulder while you cruised the neighborhood on your Huffy. That is, until that old bag on the corner called your parents and got you grounded again. Or (as our moms were wont to do) your C batteries suddenly went "missing." D'oh. But you're grown up now, and all you want is a way to safely attach your favorite gadget to your bicycle for those long rides. Sure, an armband works, but you'll kill yourself trying to see the screen. The Universal Bike Mounted Gadget Holder installs without any tools and holds just about any device (see list below). The 360 degree swivel tip allows you to position your device at any angle, landscape or portrait position. Its vibration free design makes it absolutely quake-proof, so you can view your gadget's screen clearly even if the road is bumpy. Because we know there are a few of you out there with a neuron deficiency, here are some warnings: Cycling with earphones on is a bad idea. You can't hear cars, or anything else for that matter. The Universal Bike Mounted Gadget Holder is not designed for use with extreme or aggressive bike riding. Watching a screen instead of watching the road can result in injury. Don't text and ride, okay? Oh, and by "bike" we mean "bicycle," not motorcycle. This ends the very un-fun paragraph of warnings. Product Specifications •Securely holds your mobile device on the handlebars of your bicycle •Suitable for most mp3 players, iPods, iPhones, PDAs, GPS devices, and mobile phones •Adjustable to the perfect angle, portrait or landscape •Vibration free, quake-proof design •Lightweight and high quality construction •Fits handlebars with a 22-32mm diameter •Installs quickly and easily without screws or tools

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Zelda Ocarina

Zelda Ocarina

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While spelunking in the basement at the ThinkGeek headquarters we met a fairy girl handing out bright blue Ocarinas. She mumbled some warning about the end of the world, deku nuts and the tri-force but we were all too busy to notice. Later some employees found that during long afternoon meetings they could summon a galloping horse just by playing the correct melody on their ocarina. But then Ganon burst in and the jig was up... fortunately for you we stashed away a few of these completely playable Ocarina flutes to spend your hard earned rupees on.Best Gadgets


Saturday, May 14, 2016

Great balls of fire!

Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls

Oh how we loved red hots. And atomic fire balls. They sure were hot! Well, Dr. Timmy has been at it in his lab again. He was mixing some candy and some peppers and some electromagical radiation when his lab exploded! At the bottom of the wreckage were a few red candy balls. Dr. Timmy popped one in his mouth and realized he had discovered something amazing: the hottest balls he'd ever had in his monkey mouth. He called them: Timmy's Great Balls of Fire; but we call them Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls.

Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls are exactly what their name implies. They are candy balls that have Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) powder inside and coating them. The result is over 1 million SHU of heat! Why? Because we know you like hot balls, and because we wanted to make sure you had the hottest balls available. Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls will blow your mind and kick your mouth's butt. "It was like my tongue was punched in the face with a fistful of atom bomb," says young Zack, our photo-victim-du-jour. So trust Dr. Timmy, and get some of these Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls for yourself, your friends, and your enemies. If you dare!

Ghost Pepper Super Hot Candy Balls
•The hottest candy balls you'll ever eat - made with (and dusted with even more) Ghost Pepper Chili Powder!

•So hot. Oh so hot.

•Warning: Wash your hands after touching these balls. Ghost Pepper (Bhut Jolokia) powder can cause skin and eye irritation. Seriously, be careful.

•Heat Rating: over 1 million SHU.

•Contains approx 30 balls per box.

•Net Wt.: 4 oz

•Box Dimensions: approx 2.75" x 2.75" x 1.375"
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Friday, May 13, 2016

Force point!

Star Wars Darth Vader Lightsaber Laser Pointer

Star Wars Darth Vader Lightsaber Laser Pointer

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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… some bad ass dudes fought with laser swords called Lightsabers. The Lightsaber Laser Pointers are roughly one third scale versions of the Lightsaber hilts carried by the Sith lord Darth Vader. Not only that, they double as red dot laser pointers. Laser pointers are just as useful as the force. They are perfect if you are teaching a class and need to point out the important equation that is written on the board. It is super fun to make your pets chase the dot around. And, just like a Lightsaber, it can cut through enemies like butter. (Well, maybe not...) The Lightsaber Laser Pointers are fully functional red dot lasers and super stylish mini Lightsaber replicas.Gadget for geeks


Thursday, May 12, 2016

Compelling Spherical Distraction Contraption

Perplexus

Geek Toys

Have puzzles gone passé? With the advent and subsequent mainstreaming of videogames caused physical toys to go by the wayside? What do you get when you multiply six by nine? The answer to the first two questions is "No," and the last, "42."

The proof that physical puzzles and toys haven't gone the way of the dodo is here. This little sphere contains a really cool three-dimensional maze with a ball bearing inside. Your job is to get the little ball from one end of the maze to the other.

You've got to rotate the sphere through all three physical dimensions, and get our old friend gravity to pull the ball through loops, whorls, around corners, up walls, around pits, and across precipices to get from end to end. Don't worry, for training, there are places in the maze where you can pick up where you failed - call them "save-points" if you must.

We tested the sphere ourselves, and found that even the most technically savvy and hardened gamer out there were significantly distracted by this little ball of fun. So, who said puzzles were passé? Best Gadgets


Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Fizzy cake drink food beverage.

Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets

Oberon and Titania dance in circles, fight often, and sometimes mess with the affairs of mortals. One thing they can both agree on, however, is that the only drink worth drinking is Cupcake Juice (it's the real reason why cupcakes are called fairy cakes in some locals). But it's actually a lengthy brewing process to get said juice, so when the Fairy King and Queen travel, they bring along some Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets. And now you can, too!

Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets are effervescent tablets that you plop into any liquid you want. It will add fizz and also an enchanting cupcake taste. Add to water to take it straight, or try milk for a creamier (and calcium-er) taste. Really, your imagination is the limit. Why, you can even use Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets as a prank to surprise your friends (you could do that with the Fizzy Bacon Drink Tablets below, but somehow that seems too mean). We like cupcakes and we like drinking - so Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets are the perfect combination of both! Fizzy Cupcake Drink Tablets
•Plop it into liquid, and watch it fizz up with the taste of cupcakes!
•Works to add cupcake to any drink: water, milk, soda, wine, etc.
•Each tin contains about fifteen tablets.
•Tin Dimensions: 2.25" diameter.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Always know your way out

ExiTool Automotive Rescue Tool

Copywriter monkey would like to make a confession. She's deathly afraid of dungeon crawls. She's pretty sure it all started back in the days of EverQuest, when she enjoyed tearing across Norrath at the speed of sound with her wood elf bard. Being confined in an indoor zone with evil frogs and unable to run fast makes for one paranoid and neurotic bard. The idea of being trapped in a vehicle? Equally paranoia inducing. What could be worse than being trapped in a tiny vehicle with no way to get out? Oh yeah. Being trapped in a tiny vehicle sinking to the bottom of a lake. That is probably worse than death by froglok. Especially if you've forgotten the words to your Enduring Breath song...

Every driver has a panicked thought about being trapped in their car after an accident. What if you can't release a jammed seatbelt or can't reach the button to release it? What if the car is filling with water and you can't open the doors? The ExiTool fits on any standard seat belt with a simple folding clasp. It includes a seat belt cutter, designed to cut ONLY seat belts. Tiny fingers may TRY to get in there, but they can't! The tungsten carbide window breaker will easily and safely shatter side windows both on ground and under water so you can make your escape. The LED flashlight is great for shedding light on any situation, whether it's an emergency or an "emergency" like your cell phone falling in the void between the seats. If you have a vehicle, it needs an ExiTool. You may never need it, but if you do, you'll thank your Past Self for ordering one.

Product Specifications

•The ultimate safety tool to prevent being trapped in your vehicle

•Fits unobtrusively on any standard seat belt

•Features a seat belt cutter, window breaker, and LED flashlight

•Seat belt cutter designed so even the tiniest fingers can't accidentally cut themselves

•Tungsten carbide window breaker makes escape from windows easy

•LED flashlight is handy for emergencies and regular use

•Flashlight uses one replaceable CR2032 3-volt battery

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Monday, May 9, 2016

Cuddle-Up with the Un-Dead

Dismember-Me Plush Zombie

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What happens when you take old broken plush toys and bury them in the woods by the light of the full moon while whistling the theme song from "Halloween"? Unfortunately nothing...which is why the skillful design monkeys here at ThinkGeek were forced to come-up with our own scary (but cute) zombie plush.

The Dismember-Me Plush Zombie begs to be torn limb from limb. After all he is a decaying re-animated corpse turned into irresistible cuddly plush. Rip off an arm... he doesn't mind. Tear him in half.. he'll barely notice. Pull off his legs... ok now he's getting a bit annoyed. Steal his brain... now you've really done it. Keep your teddy bears under close guard tonight because undead plush have come back from hell to walk the earth.Best Gadgets


Sunday, May 8, 2016

Bacon beans

Bacon Beans Jellybeans

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Sometime in the past a giant monolith appeared to primitive man. Only it wasn't black and shiny, and it sure didn't teach us how to use tools. It was white and red/brown and wavy. It taught us to love bacon. And now we celebrate this ancient alien gift with Bacon Beans Jellybeans. Inside each bacon-shaped tin of Bacon Beans Jellybeans is a small hoard of bacon flavored jellybeans. The beans are to remind you of the beauty of the tin and the tin is to remind you of the tastiness of the beans. It's a never ending circle of bacon goodness. Bacon Beans Jellybeans - a celebration of nature's perfect food.Geek Toys


Saturday, May 7, 2016

Beautiful and Puzzling

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Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle

The Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle is a sculpture and geometric assembly puzzle. The swirling geometric form is composed of thirty identical pieces. Mathematically, the planes of the shape are the face planes of a "great rhombic triacontahedron," a self-intersecting polyhedron with thirty rhombic faces. But the puzzle piece is a carefully designed subset of the rhombus that doesn't intersect copies of itself.

Ok, so we copied most of that from the back of the Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle box. It's written by the sculpture's designer, George Hart (the Chief of Content at the Museum of Mathematics), and is very mathematical sounding. We think the Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle looks like a pretty flower. You will find it very challenging to put together (each piece is the same -sheesh!), but also very rewarding once it's completed. With your Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle assembled achievement unlocked, you will be propelled to the top of your social circle. Or, at least, you'll feel more awesome than you already are. Mathematical!

Frabjous Sculpture Puzzle
•30 identical pieces combine to form a beautiful geometric sculpture.
•Pieces are laser cut, blue frosted acrylic.
•Recommended for ages 16+.
•Includes: 30 pieces and instructions.
•Assembled Dimensions: 6" x 6" x 6"
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Friday, May 6, 2016

Now the enterprise crew knows how GLaDOS felt

Star Trek Potato Heads

Like peanut butter and jelly or portals and cake, the marriage of Star Trek: The Original Series and Mr. Potato Head is a match for the ages. Both were enjoyed by children from the mid-60s and onwards into our modern era. Both involve suspension of disbelief. And if you're into writing fanfic, you're probably no stranger to Kirk stealing and wearing one of Uhura's dresses.

The folks at Mr. Potato Head teamed up with Star Trek to make these four amazing toys. Can you capture Kirk's animal magnetism in a plastic potato? Maybe not quite, but he makes us smile whenever we look at him. Each Potato Head has parts that can be exchanged with other Star Trek Potato Heads.

Product Specifications
•Amazing Star Trek themed Mr. Potato Head toys
•Modeled after characters from The Original Series
•Choose your pair:
◦Kirk & Kor the Klingon
◦Mr. Spock & Uhura - coming soon!
•Slightly smaller than a standard Mr. Potato Head
•Tiny details make them as true to TOS as a potato can get!
•Now the Enterprise crew knows how GLaDOS felt
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Thursday, April 14, 2016

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

We grew up with Matchbox cars, driving tiny muscle cars across the bumpy terrain of our bedroom floors. Vroom vroom! Screeeeeeeeee! Vroom! We dreamed of the day when we would get our driver's license and be able to have our own V8 engine. Alas, the car we got was the one our parents had tired of, so Mom & Dad got the cool car while we got a hand-me-down with no AC.

And now, we're too "responsible" for a sports car. That money went into a minivan to tote the kids to soccer practice or the dogs to agility competitions. But we still dream of turning the key in the ignition and hearing the thrilling sound of a powerful sports car engine.

With SoundRacer, we can have the best of both worlds. Plug SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter and it will transform your car's boring engine sounds into the sweet roar of a much sexier car. Every action you take will affect SoundRacer: accelerate, decelerate, shift, cruise, or idle and SoundRacer will produce the appropriate sound.

How does this magic work? After an initial calibration and a little fine tuning, the SoundRacer senses your engine's RPM by detecting the voltage increase in the cigarette lighter. It then produces the equivalent RPM sounds from a Shelby Mustang engine via your car stereo system. SoundRacer works great on most makes and models, but just to be sure, you can check the compatibility list here.

Product Specifications
•Makes your boring car sound like it has a Shelby Mustang V8 engine
•Plug the SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter
•Easy to calibrate and fine tune to work with your car
•SoundRacer detects the RPM of your car using the voltage increase in the cigarette
lighter and plays the appropriate sounds via your car stereo. •Works on most makes and models, but you can check the compatibility list here.
•Note: SoundRacer does not work on hybrid or electric cars (yet).


Friday, April 1, 2016

For realistic Whovians

Doctor Who 11th Doctor's Diecast Sonic Screwdriver... Screwdriver

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Collectibles look cool, but let's face it, that's about all they do. What about the Whovians who prefer not to clutter their TARDIS with mostly-useless things? It may be bigger on the inside, but you don't have to fill all the space! Gotta leave room for the energies to flow. It's all feng shui and stuff. That's why we just had to snatch up a bunch of these Diecast Sonic Screwdrivers. They have the beauty of a collectible with a very realistic twist. The Diecast Sonic Screwdriver is a real screwdriver. Open the chamber in the base, select your tip, and get all DIY on your household chores. Three tips are included for large, medium, and small screws, with each tip reversible for Phillips or flat-head ends. When not using it for mundane tasks, it will light up and make sounds so you can cosplay the Doctor in style. The Diecast Sonic Screwdriver may not save the universe, but it'll definitely keep your world in order. Gadget for geeks


Saturday, March 26, 2016

DIY Music Box Kit

DIY Music Box Kit

Music boxes came to prominence in the 19th Century, but their history dates back a few hundred more years. You see, there was this bell ringing dude who got tired of all the hard work. So, he decided to engineer a device to make his life a little more hip. It was a cylinder with metal studs. Each stud (as the cylinder rotated) operated cams which rang the bells. Further research determined that the first song played on this new system was the theme to Super Mario Brothers!

And so that's the first song we made when we got our hands on this awesome little kit (albeit with one note wrong to adjust the key). This music box kit is a bit more open source, though. There are no pins, but a strip of paper, which you punch yourself. That's right, you punch all your own songs! No more listening to "Memory" - it's time for Koji Kondo's greatest hits (the genius behind many of Mario's and Link's most memorable themes). We'd love to chat more, but it's time for us to compose a lullaby for Princess Peach. Click here to download a PDF blueprint of the Super Mario Brothers theme. 'Cause sharing is caring. DIY Music Box Kit In Action!


Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Cubicle Doorbell

The Cubicle Doorbell

So, how does someone "knock" on your cubicle? Well, one way would be to use The Cubicle Doorbell - a small device that provides a more civilized way for visitors to announce their arrival at your cubicle entrance. Just in case you had a few questions...

Q: Why would anyone possibly want a doorbell on their cubicle? Typically, visitors knock loudly on the cubicle partion, shuffle/stamp their feet, or clear their throat repeatedly to get your attention. The Cubicle Doorbell provides a fun way for visitors to announce their arrival.

Q: How loud is The Cubicle Doorbell, won't it be annoying to other people in the office? The unique 3-position volume selector lets you set the loudness for your particular environment. Normal (for environments with average background noises); Soft (for less active environments); Personal (extra soft for very quiet environments).

Q: What kind of sound does the doorbell make? The Cubicle Doorbell has 12 different sound choices. Chirping birds, Old car horn, "Ding-Dong" doorbell, Sprong, Fading laser, Knocking on door, Fog horn, Big band, "Quack-Quack", Ring tone, Cat meowing and Chimes.

Q: How does The Cubicle Doorbell attach to my cubicle? It comes with double-sided self-adhesive velcro. Simply peel off the protective plastic to expose the adhesive and attach it to any convenient surface on your cubicle entrance. The velcro allows you to easily remove the doorbell so you can take it around the office to show it off :)

Q: What if I don't want to see the person who is ringing The Cubicle Doorbell? Well, you could try to pretend that you don't hear them, but that might not work. We think it's better to shoot at them with the USB Rocket Launcher or Airzooka. Maybe flash them your STFU Beer Stein to give them a hint!

Takes 2 AAA batteries, included. Dimensions are 2.75" x 2.75" x 0.75"


Monday, March 21, 2016

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

We love goldfish, but alas, we're also lazy and forget to feed the little dudes. And we're ever so tired of all the toilet bowl funerals. That was just a joke to mention toilets, as we would never fail to feed our fishy friends. But what if there was an easier way to enjoy a goldfish without having to worry about food? There is (huzzah!) and it is the Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl.

Playing with your new Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is super easy. Put fresh batteries into the top, push the base decoration into the bowl, fill the bowl with water, and put the top back on. Tap the top and the fishy "swims" around - looking quite alive. There's even an LED light show that morphs from one color to another for the perfect relaxing fishy mood. All you have to feed your Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is batteries, and it will love you as much as a piece of plastic can love a human. Forever! Never again will you have to write "RIP Cap'n Goldikins" on your toilet. We salute you, Cap'n.

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

Just like a real fish, it "swims around." But unlike a real fish, you never need to feed it! •Real glass bowl - just add batteries and water (both not included).

•Three Modes:

◦Demo - Fish swims for 30 seconds with lights (button must be pressed first).

◦Play - Fish swims for 90 seconds with lights.

◦E.P. - Fish swims for 5 minutes with lights.

•Includes: Glass bowl, fish unit, and base decoration.

•Batteries: 3 x AA (not included).

•Dimensions: approx. 7.5" x 4.5" x 7.9"


Sunday, March 20, 2016

SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet

SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet

Picture this: you are out boating with a friend, when suddenly you see a woman get trapped in branches of a fallen tree. She is struggling to survive, but the water is rough and risky to swim in. But you are wearing your SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet, which you quickly unravel into 14' of paracord. You hold one end and give your friend the other. A quick swim to the trapped woman and you have her in your arms. Your friend then helps haul you in by pulling the paracord. It might sound like fiction, but the above is a true story. A life saved because of a SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet (great job, Mike Harper).

But you might not just save someone else's life, you know. What if you are in a building overtaken by Alan Rickman and his gang and you find yourself on top of a roof? Sure you could always use a firehose to swing to safety, but if you had a SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet, you wouldn't have to worry about improvising. See, these bracelets (which, by the way, you don't have to wear on your wrist - you can attach them to virtually anything) are ready to get you out of trouble. SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet - because stuff happens, so you might as well be prepared.


Friday, March 18, 2016

Mass Effect 3: M-8 Avenger Assault Rifle Precision Prop Replica

Mass Effect 3: M-8 Avenger Assault Rifle Precision Prop Replica

Look at your wall? Notice what's missing? That's right, your wall needs a legendary icon of strength in the face of certain doom. We're talking about the limited edition Mass Effect 3 M-8 Avenger assault rifle. While the real thing won't be available for around another 170 years, you can get this life-size replica now!

No Mass Effect enthusiast's collection is complete without this amazing work of art. There's nothing alongside the N7 logo that's as symbolic of Shepard as the M-8. It's even in cut scenes for classes that don't normally use it! So when you put this piece of video game history on display, your friends will oooh and ahhh. They'll know whose house to flee to when the Collectors come crashing down.

Product Specifications

•Limited edition, 1:1-scale replica

•Hand-finished and hand-painted, because you deserve nothing less

•You'll be ready to shoot down some replica geth!

•34" long, 20 lbs (Twenty. Pounds.)

•There is nothing in Citadel or Terminus space quite like this


Thursday, March 17, 2016

Doctor Who Flesh Bowl Figure Creator

Doctor Who Flesh Bowl Figure Creator

The Doctor:You put in your personalities, emotions, traits, memories, secrets, everything. You gave them your lives. Human lives. A-mazing. Are you surprised they walked off with them?

When solar storms drop the TARDIS off on a futuristic Earth, The Doctor and his companions meet doppelgangers made out of a substance called The Flesh. Since The Flesh is able to perfectly replicate human beings, the workers in this factory use their gangers to do the most hazardous duties. After all, if a ganger falls into a vat of acid, all you've lost is the hazmat suit, right? Of course, that's where the story begins. We won't ruin it for you if you haven't seen it yet.

If you'd like to recreate scenes from The Rebel Flesh, you can with your very own Doctor Who Flesh Bowl Figure Creator. This set comes with a bio frame, Flesh compound, and all the tools you'll need to make a fleshy ganger of your own. All it takes is water, a bit of mixing, and the ability to overlook the sentience of another form of life. Easy-peasy!

Product Specifications

•Recommended for ages 5 - adult

•Create dopplegangers using this Flesh Bowl Figure Creator kit

•Includes the bio frame, Flesh compound, and tools •Officially licensed Doctor Who collectible